Finding the Third Proportional to 136,471 and 296,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,471 and 296,134 is: 642,593.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,471 : 296,134 = 296,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,471/296,134 = 296,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,471x = 296,134 × 296,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,471x = 87,695,345,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,695,345,956/136,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,593.27
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